Coin of the Year – The Best of Contemporary World Coin Design
The Best of Contemporary World Coin Design
Ships on December 1, 2026
A stunning celebration of the world’s greatest modern coins.
For more than four decades, the prestigious Coin of the Year (COTY) Awards have recognized the highest achievements in international coin design, artistry, innovation, and craftsmanship. Now fully updated, the Second Edition of Coin of the Year expands the acclaimed original volume with every Overall Winner and Category Winner through 2025.
Written by noted numismatist and COTY judge Donald Scarinci, this beautifully illustrated hardcover showcases the finest contemporary coins from around the world through spectacular high-resolution photography, detailed specifications, award information, and expert commentary. Discover remarkable advances in minting—from curved and pierced planchets to colorization, polymer rings, niobium technology, microchips, and ultra-high relief—while exploring the stories, cultures, and artistic vision behind each award-winning coin.
Whether you’re building a collection of COTY winners or simply appreciate the finest achievements in modern numismatic art, Coin of the Year is both an essential reference and a breathtaking visual tribute to contemporary world coinage.
Features:
- Complete Coin of the Year coverage from the program’s beginning through 2025
- NEW: Overall Winners and Category Winners from 2014–2025
- Hundreds of high-resolution, full-color coin photographs
- Obverse and reverse images of every featured winner
- Detailed specifications, descriptions, award history, and commentary
- Foreword and introduction by Donald Scarinci exploring the evolution of modern world coinage
- An inspiring guide for collectors, historians, artists, and world coin enthusiasts
Celebrate the artistry, innovation, and history of the world’s modern coinage—one award-winning masterpiece at a time.
